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Houston County Jail, Tennessee: Inmate Guide

Overview of the Facility

Houston County Jail is a correctional facility located in Erin, Tennessee. It serves Houston County and is operated by the Houston County Sheriff's Office.

Contact Information

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate at Houston County Jail, you can contact the jail directly using the phone number provided above. Alternatively, you may use the Tennessee Felony Offender Information Lookup tool available on the Tennessee Department of Correction website.

Visitation Information and Hours

Visitation policies and hours may vary. It is recommended to contact the jail directly for the most up-to-date information on visitation procedures and schedules.

How to Send Money

For information on how to send money to inmates at Houston County Jail, please contact the facility directly. They will provide guidance on acceptable methods for depositing funds into an inmate's account.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Inmates are typically allowed to make phone calls, but specific policies and any video visitation options should be confirmed by contacting the jail directly.

Inmate Services and Programs

Information about specific inmate services and programs offered at Houston County Jail is limited. Contact the facility for details on educational, vocational, or rehabilitation programs that may be available to inmates.

Security and Management Information

The Houston County Sheriff's Office is responsible for the management and security of the Houston County Jail. For more detailed information about security measures and management practices, please contact the facility directly.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates have certain legal rights, including the right to legal representation and visitation. For specific information about these rights at Houston County Jail, it is best to consult with the jail administration or a legal professional familiar with Tennessee correctional facilities.

Booking and Release Process

The booking and release processes at Houston County Jail follow standard procedures for correctional facilities in Tennessee. For detailed information about these processes, please contact the jail directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What items are inmates allowed to have in their possession?

The list of allowed items may vary. Contact the jail directly for a current list of permitted items.

How can I send mail to an inmate?

Mail can typically be sent to inmates using their full name and the jail's address. Contact the facility for specific mailing guidelines.

What medical services are available to inmates?

Basic medical services are typically provided to inmates. For specific information about medical care at Houston County Jail, contact the facility directly.

General Visiting and Contacting Information

We provide detailed visiting and contact information for Houston County Jail. If you are have completed a Houston County Jail inmate search and have located an inmate, the information on this page will help you to stay in contact. We help you send money to jail, send & receive text messages, and provide the address for in-person visits.

Sending Money

Inmates who are currently imprisoned in Houston County Jail can receive money into their commissary account via money order, check or cash. Inmate visitors can also deposit money directly into the inmate's account at prison administrative office. Note: When sending the money via money order or check, mention the inmate id and full name on the back of the slip.

Sending a Package / Mail

You can send any mail to the inmates who are imprisoned in Houston County Jail. Please send the mail or package to the address mentioned below.

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

3330 State Route 149, Erin, TN, 37061

Please make sure the mail or package that you are sending comes under the list of approved items. For further clarification on the allowed items, contact the prison administration directly on 931-289-4614 .

Note: In case you want to send packages, you need to get prior approval from the prison administration. Contact the prison / jail staff for more information.

Phone calls

Inmates can call to any person outside who are on the approved members list between 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM. The cost of the call is beared by the receiver and the call can be of maximum 30 minutes. During rush hours, the calling time is reduced drastically to 10 minutes.

Visitation Rules

You need to get yourself registered in the visitors list before visiting any inmate in the prison. If you are visiting someone in Houston County Jail, make sure you are in approved visitors list. Confirm with the prison authorities before coming to visit the inmate.

Listed below are the basic visitation rules which one must adhere to:

  • Visitor must not be a prior felon.
  • Visitor must have a valid government ID.
  • A legal guardian must be accompanied for children below 16 years of age.

Houston County Jail Inmate Searcher

Fill out the form below and receive a detailed report on an inmate. This includes current and previous arrest records, social media handles, current and previous addresses & phone numbers.

How to lookup someone in prison or jail

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Houston County Jail driving directions

You can use the map plotted on the righ to find the driving directions to Houston County Jail.

General Stats for Tennessee

Tennessee Total Number of Inmates

53,235

Tennessee Total No. of Inmates

Number of people under Probation Supervision

60,550

Number of people under Probation Supervision

Prison population rate

314

Prison population rate: 100,000 residents

Parole Population

12,407

Parole Population

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

2,831

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

6,984

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

Sex

Sex

%

Total

Male

90.49

19,903

Female

9.51

2,092

Youth

Type

%

Total

Committed

24.35

84

Detained

75.65

261

Diverted

0

0

Prisons and Jails in Tennessee